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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.49, 1,230.75 and 333.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.49, 1,230.75 and 333.21 is: 499.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.49 : 1,230.75 = 333.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.49/1,230.75 = 333.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.49x = 1,230.75 × 333.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.49x = 410,090.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,090.39/820.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.81

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